"The social contract isn’t worth the paper it’s NOT written on,” argues Mark Littlewood in his appearance on the Free Cities Podcast. Do you agree? Listen to our episode with Mark here:

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Is #Bitcoin the antidote to central bank digital currencies? Filmmaker Remi Forte talks cypherpunks & social credit scores on the podcast this week... LISTEN: http://tinyurl.com/399nj8hu

When traditional governments intervene in the market economy, their actions have unintended consequences that usually lead them to intervene further. This creates a cycle of ever-greater interventionism that is ultimately unsustainable. Our new paper argues that Free Private Cities provide a solution by changing the way public services are funded and altering the way governments can operate within society. Recommended reading for those interested in the economic foundations of Free Private Cities.👇 View quoted note →

When governments rely on taxes to fund services, they have no rational way of deciding how much to spend. This leads to the misallocation of resources and cycles of interventionism. Our new article explains how Free Private Cities can solve this problem: https://free-cities.org/free-private-cities-a-market-oriented-solution-to-the-problems-of-government-intervention/

Many of us feel dissatisfied with conventional governments, but is there a viable alternative? We have partnered with Looking Glass Education to create an engaging 1-hour course that focuses on this question. Sign up for free here:

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Have you ever found yourself pondering: Is there a viable alternative to the conventional frameworks of socialist governments? Could we establish a...

Would you buy a plot of land in a libertarian intentional community? Tatiana Bugrova did. We talk to her about her motivations this week on the Free Cities Podcast. LISTEN: http://tinyurl.com/262cwme5

Last week at the World Economic Forum, Javier Milei explained why viewing the economy as a cake of fixed size is a mistake. In Free Cities, we aim to grow the cake by unbinding the hands of entrepreneurs and allowing the market discovery process to work.

"Imagine a metropolis in which corporations are the primary providers of public services, fostering an atmosphere that encourages rivalry and innovation." Mikkel Thorup has just published an excellent article explaining the Free Private Cities concept:

Free Private Cities: Our Chance At Freedom Unveiled

Uncover the Promise of Free Private Cities: Our Chance At Freedom. Delve into unique governance, business models and a new era of liberty.

How many aspiring Free Cities exist today? Our directory contains profiles of 15 projects spanning the Americas, Europe, and Africa.🌍 Visit 🔗https://free-communities.org to learn more about how these projects compare in terms of goals, governance models, and levels of autonomy.

“Arguments for liberty are not enough. We need a technology for 10,000 startup societies on the blue frontier." 🌊 @joequirkexults explains how #seasteading can serve as a radical new technology for proliferating Free Cities.👇

"Arguments for liberty are not enough. We need a technology for 10,000 startup societies on the blue frontier." 🌊 Joe Quirk explains how #seasteading can serve as a radical new technology for proliferating Free Cities.👇

What will governments of the future look like? Alex Voss points to three trends that are shaping the future: 1. Special jurisdictions are becoming more numerous, autonomous, and are increasingly operated by private companies. 2. The world's population is increasingly mobile, and people with high-value skills are shopping around, viewing governance as a service. 3. Technology is enabling decentralization in numerous arenas, especially money. This gives jurisdictions more options to become financially independent. What other trends will be important to the future of governance? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Alex's new blog post "The Future of The Market of Living Together" goes into detail: https://free-cities.org/the-future-of-the-market-of-living-together/

Did you know the Free Cities Foundation hosts in-person meetups? Our next two will take place in Miami (Jan 18) and London (Feb 15). Join us to build connections and learn more about self-governing communities. Follow the links below to register.👇 Miami meetup:

Miami Meetup @ Settee/Staatenlos/Free Cities

London meetup:

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Lessons from Hong Kong: Free Cities Meetup — London, Thu, Feb 15, 2024, 6:30 PM | Meetup

Our next Free Cities meetup will feature talks by Peter Young, managing director of the Free Cities Foundation, and Ivan Ko, CEO of the community d...

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